Members of the public were forced to restrain a man after he went on a rampage and publicly attacked people on Friday morning (29). The incident occurred around 8 a.m. on Rua dos Arasas in the San Sebastian neighborhood of Palos in Greater Florianopolis.
The man was taken to the Institute of Psychiatry in San Jose – Photo: Google Street View/Disclosure/NDAccording to the CBMSC (Military Fire Service of Santa Catarina), a 55-year-old man was in the outbreak area and attacked people on Rua dos Arasas.
As well as being held down by members of the public, the boy’s brother was also there and tried to stop the man.
A man suffers from schizophrenia
According to the man’s brother from the fire department, the boy is taking medication to treat mental health issues.
After pre-hospital care, the man was taken to the Santa Catarina Psychiatric Institute in San José, Greater Florianópolis.
Source: Ndmais